OS1/35/11/22
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDRIG MOSS | Moss of the Eldrig Eldrig Moss or Eldrick Moss See the Name |
Alexander McDoual George McHaffie Esqr. 'Eldrig' in page |
007 | [Situation] North & East of Eldrig Loch A large Moss on the farms of Eldrig and Dirneark. |
| GALL MOSS OF DIRNEARK | Gall Moss of Dirneark Gall Moss of Dirneark |
Alexander McDoual George McHaffie Esqr. |
007 | [Situation] ¾ Mile East of Eldrig Loch A moss on the farm of Dirneark bounded on the East by the 'Black Burn' |
| BLACK BURN | The Black Burn Black Burn Black Burn Black Burn |
Alexander McDoual George McHaffie Esqr. Mr. James Stroyan Mr. John McIlwrick |
007 | [Situation] West of Kilquhockadale Flow. A stream which rises among the various Mosses & on the farm of DirnearK in the Northern part of the Parish, and after a course of several Miles Southward falls into the River Bladenoch. |
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[Page] 22Parish of KirKcowan
Form 136 Page
42 Eldrig Moss
42 Gall Moss of DirnearK
42 Black Burn
[Note]
'Gall' is the provincial name given to a Shrub which grows among the heath.
It has an agreeable smell. Intd. [Initialed] R.B. Corpl AS & M [Corporal Artillery Sappers & Miners]
Known also by the name of 'Bog Myrtle' Int. [Initialed] G McH.
WS Loop Secd. Corpl. [Second Corporal]
RS & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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